“You Matter" is a poignant film that follows the turbulent journey of Spahn Nuien, a high schooler grappling with the elusive quest for inner peace and purpose. Caught in the throes of domestic strife with his alcoholic mother, Spahn also wrestles with a profound sense of burdensomeness on his friends. As he navigates the challenges of adolescence, the film explores the universal theme that life is a journey fraught with trials, and the key lies in overcoming them. Through Spahn's narrative, "You Matter" delivers a powerful message about the resilience of the human spirit and the inherent value of every individual life.